Following a long tradition at the University of Michigan, the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering and School of Public Health are proud to sponsor the Warren Cook Health and Safety Discussional. This program will consist of one and one-half days of discussion by prominent leaders in the fields of industrial hygiene, environment, health and safety. Discussion sessions are directed by University of Michigan faculty. The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to professionals addressing occupational health, safety, environment, and sustainability topics. More information »

This program focuses on introducing students who are blind and low vision to emerging careers in autonomous transportation, and to the skills and education needed to securing competitive employment in the transportation industry. More information »

This 3-day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society. More information »

The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. As we celebrate our 53rd year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principles, methods and applications of epidemiology. More information »

This 2-day course is designed to update you regarding the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of common problems encountered in the workplace. Topics include chest pain, respiratory ailments, head injuries, penetration/foreign body injuries, musculoskeletal strains and sprains, skin lacerations, thermal injuries, and mental health. The program includes introductory ergonomics principles so you can identify the work-related risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders and recommend basic workplace changes. More information »

The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 2-day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output. More information »

During this all-day public event, experts in sustainability, population health, policy, and design processes will lead discussions on the complex issues surrounding global production and transportation of electronic waste and its impact on vulnerable communities around the world. More information »

Join us this March for AEC 2018 to improve your ergonomics skills, gain insight and connect with global professionals within the healthcare, human factors, government, manufacturing and safety and energy industries. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society. More information »

Joint Research Symposium on occupational health and safety provided by the University of Michigan, University of Illinois-Chicago, and University of Cincinnati. Includes topical sessions, a keynote address, and the latest in occupational health and safety research from faculty and students. More information »

The 67th AnnualÂ Michigan Industrial Ventilation Conference (MIVC), February 11-16, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan, will provide instruction and lectures on the design, construction, use, and testing of ventilation systems. More information »

This 3-day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. More information »

Following a long tradition at the University of Michigan, the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering and School of Public Health are proud to sponsor the Warren Cook Health and Safety Discussional. This program will consist of one and one-half days of discussion by prominent leaders in the fields of industrial hygiene, environment, health and safety. Discussion sessions are directed by University of Michigan faculty. The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to professionals addressing occupational health, safety, environment, and sustainability topics. More information »

This 2-hour ethics dedicated session will focus on ethical aspects within the field of Industrial Hygiene. A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of the session. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society. More information »

This program focuses on community barrier removal and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Attendees will learn about ADA requirements, how to improve access and universal design principles. More information »

The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. As we celebrate our 52nd year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principles, methods and applications of epidemiology. More information »

This 2-day course is designed to update you regarding the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of common problems encountered in the workplace. Topics include chest pain, respiratory ailments, head injuries, penetration/foreign body injuries, musculoskeletal strains and sprains, skin lacerations, thermal injuries, and mental health. The program includes introductory ergonomics principles so you can identify the work-related risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders and recommend basic workplace changes. More information »

The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 2-day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output. More information »

This 1-day program, offered by the University of Illinois at Chicago, is designed for experienced spirometry technicians who have completed a NIOSHÂ Spiometry certification course within the last five years.Â This courseÂ updates health professionals who conduct and/or interpret results of spirometry tests. More information »

The Trump Administration will be setting precedents for the new Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (amended Toxic Substances Control Act). This law was the first major environmental statute in over 20 years to be updated, and it promises to change how chemicals are evaluated for environmental health hazards. Chemicals from consumer products and industrial processes find their way into our water, soil, and air. During this program, national leaders will discuss implications for research, childrenâ€™s health, equity and policy. More information »

This 2-hour ethics dedicated session will focus on ethical aspects within the field of Industrial Hygiene. A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of the session. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society. More information »

Joint Research Symposium on Occupational Health and Safety
University of Michigan, University of Illinois-Chicago, University of Cincinnati
Including topical sessions, a keynote address, and the latest in occupational health and safety research from our graduate students and Pilot Project Research Training Program (PPRT) recipients! More information »

This 2-day program, offered by the University of Illinois at Chicago, teaches the basics of respiratory anatomy and physiology and how occupational and environmental exposures affect the respiratory system. ParticipantsÂ will learn the proper techniques for obtaining valid spirometric values, as defined by NIOSH. More information »

This certificate course meets the core curriculum requirements for medical examiner training, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It updates medical examiners on body systems, history and examinations to qualify them to sit for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) certification examination. More information »

The 66th AnnualÂ Michigan Industrial Ventilation Conference (MIVC), February 12-17, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan, will provide instruction and lectures on the design, construction, use, and testing of ventilation systems. More information »

This 3-day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. More information »

Following a long tradition at the University of Michigan, the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering and School of Public Health are proud to sponsor the 53rd Warren Cook Industrial Hygiene Discussional. This program will consist of one and one-half days of discussion by prominent leaders in the field of Industrial Hygiene. Discussion sessions are directed by University of Michigan faculty. The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to industrial hygienists. Participants will be asked to supply questions and topics of interest which will become the basis for discussion. More information »

AutomotiveUI (or AutoUI), the International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications, is the premier forum for UI research in the automotive domain. AutomotiveUI brings together researchers and practitioners interested in both the technical and the human aspects of in-vehicle user interfaces and applications. Â Consistent with prior conferences, AutomotiveUIâ€™16 will address novel in-vehicle services, models of and concepts for enhancing the driver experience, driver performance and behavior, development of (semi-) autonomous driving, and the needs of different user groups. Â The overarching goal is to support the development of interfaces that are safe, easy to use, useful, and desired by users. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society. More information »

The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. As we celebrate our 51st year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principles, methods and applications of epidemiology. More information »

The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. As we celebrate our 51st year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principles, methods and applications of epidemiology. More information »

This 2-day course is designed to update you regarding the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of common problems encountered in the workplace. Topics include chest pain, respiratory ailments, head injuries, penetration/foreign body injuries, musculoskeletal strains and sprains, skin lacerations, thermal injuries, and mental health. The program includes introductory ergonomics principles so you can identify the work-related risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders and recommend basic workplace changes. More information »

The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 2 day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output. More information »

This Topical Workshop aims at providing an overview on the current status of health and safety of temporary workers and discussing the recent development and challenges in this field. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society. More information »

This interdisciplinary two-day symposium covers a wide range of ergonomics challenges, tools and solutions.Â Physicians, nurses, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals can expect to learn improvements to their clinical practice; industrial hygienists, safety engineers and other workplace safety professionals will learn new assessment tools and strategies as well asÂ potential solutions to difficult problems; human resources, accommodations and disability case workers will find new ways to understand and enhance return-to-work and stay-at-work options that will benefit the individual worker and the workplace. More information »

This 3 day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. More information »

Join the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics at the 2015 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA! Some of the Center for Ergonomics professors and students will be presenting work at the conference. More information »

Following a long tradition at the University of Michigan, the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering and School of Public Health are proud to sponsor the 52nd Warren Cook Industrial Hygiene Discussional. This program will consist of one and one-half days of discussion by prominent leaders in the field of Industrial Hygiene. Discussion sessions are directed by University of Michigan faculty. The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to industrial hygienists. Participants will be asked to supply questions and topics of interest which will become the basis for discussion. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA.
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Manual materials handling activities present significant challenges for workers and are associated with many musculoskeletal disorders, such as strains, sprains and low back pain. The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomic job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during materials handling tasks. This 2-day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output. More information »

The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. As we celebrate our 50th year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principles, methods and applications of epidemiology. More information »

Introducing ErgoX, an eXtraordinary ergonomics event that provides practical, usable, and impactful solutions for the daily challenges faced by ergonomists and safety specialists across a wide range of office and industrial settings. More information »

This 2-day course is designed to update you regarding the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of common problems encountered in the workplace. Topics include chest pain, respiratory ailments, head injuries, penetration/foreign body injuries, musculoskeletal strains and sprains, skin lacerations, thermal injuries, and mental health. The program includes introductory ergonomics principles so you can identify the work-related risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders and recommend basic workplace changes. More information »

This 3 day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. More information »

The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 2 day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA. More information »

The 18th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC), March 16-19 in Nashville, Tenn., is where professionals in ergonomics, healthcare, safety, human resources and risk management unite to collaborate on strategies and new initiatives. More information »

ErgoExpo
The University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics is participating once again in the ErgoExpo. Come visit our booth! For further information, please visit the ErgoExpo website at:
www.ergoexpo.comMore information »

This 3 day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. More information »

Following a long tradition at the University of Michigan, the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering and School of Public Health are proud to sponsor the 51st Warren Cook Industrial Hygiene Discussional. This program will consist of one and one-half days of discussion by prominent leaders in the field of Industrial Hygiene. Discussion sessions are directed by University of Michigan faculty. The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to industrial hygienists. Participants will be asked to supply questions and topics of interest which will become the basis for discussion. More information »

The internationally recognized Ergo CupÂ® competition was developed to recognize and encourage the development of innovative ergonomics solutions and education in the workplace. The general theme across all five Ergo CupÂ® categories is innovation, and any solution or educational initiative from within the last 24 months is eligible to compete. More information »

Overexertion is one of the leading causes of workplace-related injuries, especially in manual material handling environments.Â Anton Malek will outline how the use of ergonomically effective casters can help reduce injuries in these environments, and explain elements that contribute to casterÂ effectiveness. More information »

EARLY REGISTRATION RATE EXTENDED!
The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA. More information »

Since 2010, the use of tablets has seen explosive growth. They offer many conveniences, but the user interaction is very different from that of traditional PCs â€” resulting in different ergonomic risk factors. Dr. Odell will highlight the impact tablets have on head, neck and wrist posture and discuss strategies for improvement. More information »

49th Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology
The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. Approaching its 49th year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principles, methods and applications of epidemiology.
Our program strives to offer a variety of graduate-level courses that enable participants to understand and conduct public-health and clinical research. Unique to this summer program are the distinguished faculty who are recruited from across the United States and abroad, specializing in the respective course offerings. More information »

Updates in Occupational Health Nursing
This two-day course is designed to update the occupational health nurse regarding the assessment, intervention and evaluation of common problems encountered in the work setting. Co-sponsored by the AAOHN. More information »

Ergonomic Principles for Workplace Assessment and Design
The two-day course, Ergonomics Principles for Workplace Assessment and Design, will be offered in Ann Arbor, MI.Â Scholarships* will be available for people from small and medium sized Michigan companies. More information »

Updates in Occupational Health Nursing: Strategies for Addressing Workplace Health Issues
Preconference Session (107, 207) at the American Association for Occupational Health Nursing (AAOHN) 2014 National Conference. Visit www.aaohn.org to register.
This 2-day course is designed to update you regarding the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of common problems encountered in the workplace. Topics include chest pain, respiratory ailments, head injuries, penetration/foreign body injuries, musculoskeletal strains and sprains, skin lacerations, thermal injuries, and mental health. The program includes introductory ergonomics principles so you can identify the work-related risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders and recommend basic workplace changes. More information »

Using the 3D Static Strength Prediction Program
The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 2 day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output. More information »

Total Worker Health
Join us for the 2014 NORA Symposium at the Michigan Safety Conference.Â Currently, research indicates that both workplace and personal health factors jointly contribute to many occupational health and safety issues.Â Workersâ€™ health will be enhanced by effectively combining traditional workplace occupational health and safety programs with health promotion.Â Total Worker Healthâ„˘ combines these two, often separate, initiatives of occupational health & safety and wellness, to improve worker health and well-being.Â This symposium will review strategies for improving individual and family health by combining occupational safety with health promotion in the workplace. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA.

The Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC) is coming up this March and the University of Michigan is participating again. Presented by GOErgo, the Global Organization of Ergonomics, AEC focuses on practical applications of ergonomics in a variety of works settings. More information »

This certificate course meets the core curriculum requirements for medical examiner training, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
This course has been postponed due to low registration. We are working to reschedule the course in the next 2 - 3 months. Check back for more information! More information »

Strategies must be implemented to identify, analyze and interpret the safety and health hazards in the green industry.Â Specific safety and health programs can then be developed for these industries by utilizing best practices from other industries and developing new strategies customized for their business.Â The goal of this symposium is to provide attendees with a basic understanding of the safety and health hazards associated these industries and provide strategies for identifying and addressing the risks associated with jobs in the green industry so that worker health and safety is an important part of green businesses. More information »

Join us for at the 2014 Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo (February 18 - 20, 2014) and attend the seminar titled: Workplace Hazards of the Green Industry. For more information about the conference visit:Â http://www.insafetyconf.com/More information »

This 3 day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. More information »

Following a long tradition at the University of Michigan, the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering and School of Public Health are proud to sponsor the 50th Warren Cook Industrial Hygiene Discussional. This program will consist of one and one-half days of discussion by prominent leaders in the field of Industrial Hygiene. Discussion sessions are directed by University of Michigan faculty. The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to industrial hygienists. Participants will be asked to supply questions and topics of interest which will become the basis for discussion.

Work-related injuries among healthcare workers can be reduced through development of a systematic program to address workplace risk factors.Â This course will provide participants the tools necessary to develop and implement the essential elements of a safe patient handling system and to address other workplace safety hazards.Â Industry experts will provide specific examples of how to reduce work-related injuries associated with ergonomic risk factors.Â This course will cover the management systems critical for a good safe patient handling program. More information »

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA.

The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. Approaching its 48th year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principals, methods and applications of epidemiology.

The two-day course, Ergonomics Principles for Workplace Assessment and Design, will be offered in Grand Rapids, MI on May 14 â€“ 15, 2013. Scholarships* will be available for people from small and medium sized Michigan companies.

May 2, 2013 - May 3, 2013 Using the 3D Static Strength Prediction Program

Manual materials handling activities present significant ergonomic challenges for workers and is associated with many musculoskeletal disorders such as strains, sprains and low back pain. The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 2 day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output.

Many of the Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) were developed in the 1970s â€“ 1990s and have been utilized by health & safety and management professionals to define acceptable worker exposure to chemicals and other potentially hazardous workplace materials or workplace conditions.Â This symposium will explore current and future work in the development of occupational exposure limits.Â Specifically, representatives from government and professional organizations will address their organizationâ€™s vision for development and/or implementation of future OELs, current research conducted by their organization for new OELs, updates on current or proposed OELs and their organizationâ€™s perspective on how OELs will be used by health & safety professionals in the future.Â The goal of this symposium is to provide attendees with a basic understanding of upcoming OELs to improve worker safety health in the upcoming years.

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA.

The University of Michigan will once again participate in the Applied Ergonomics Conference, presented by GOErgo, and the AEC 2013 Conference Committee is hosting a series ofÂ free webinarsÂ on emerging issues and trends in ergonomics that will preview the event.
Register now for the 16th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2013. It will be held March 18-21 in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole hotel. Discover how companies have implemented programs that ensure safe performance and provide a significant return on ergonomics investment. The conference focuses on practical applications of ergonomics in a variety of work settings and features the world-renowned Ergo CupÂ® competition.
The University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics, which is an alliance partner with GOErgo, will be presenting two of the eight pre-conference workshops at the event. Sheryl S. Ulin and Janet Peterson will present Narrowing Your Choices: Selecting the Right Computer Workstation Equipment for Your Workplace, and Chuck Woolley will present Biomechanical Job Analysis Using the 3-D Static Strength Prediction Program (3DSSPP). Both workshops will be held March 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be facility tours at Raytheon, Texas Instruments and Mary Kay, and the keynote speakers will be Janet Froetscher, president and CEO of the National Safety Council, and Peter Budnick, CEO of ErgoWeb. So don't miss this opportunity to improve your ergo skills and connect with global ergonomics and human factors professionals.

This workshop will assist decision-makers and individuals in selecting appropriate computer workstation equipment.Â This hands-on, practical session will include:
- Description of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) risk factors associated with computer workstations
- Discussion of work equipment features [i.e., what really is "ergonomic" and helpful, and what is non-value-added?]
- Presentation of interactive case studies with video examples from office workstations
- Opportunity to try out and evaluate/rate pieces of office equipment including chairs, mice, and keyboards or keyboard trays

March 18, 2013 - Biomechanical Job Analysis: Using the University of Michigan 3D Static Strength Prediction Program Dallas, TX

This half-day workshop will provide a general overview of the 3DSSPP including hands-on demonstrations. The 3DSSPP is an analysis tool used to predict the physical capabilities of a population to perform a particular task. The stress on the body and the strength requirements of a given task are estimated based on the entered posture, exertion requirements, and anthropometry of the workforce. Participants will receive a time-limited version (one month) of the program and should bring a laptop computer. The topics will include: collection and entry of data, overview of included biomechanics, interpretation of output, and review of special features. Time will be allotted for questions.

December 4, 2012 - December 7, 2012 ErgoExpo Las Vegas, NV

ErgoExpo features an exposition with thousands of products on display for use in office, industrial, healthcare, 24/7 and uncontrolled work environments, and education opportunitiesÂ aimed at improving workplace safety, boosting productivity and profitability, reducing lost work time and workers' comp costs, designing for the aging and diverse workforce, among other topics. ErgoExpo is also producing a series of monthly Webinar presentations - more information will be available about the next webinar soon.

This 3 day course consists of lectures and demonstrations to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. Body organs and systems to be covered include: the skin, head, ears, eyes, nose, throat and the respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological systems. Information related to collecting a medical history, documenting findings and adherence to HIPAA regulations will also be included.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper limb result in pain and interfere with activities of work, daily living and leisure.Â Musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work disability in hand-intensive work and they create an economic burden for workers, employers and society.Â Biomechanics provides an understanding of how various work activities cause or aggravate upper limb musculoskeletal disorders. Â This knowledge can be used to identify and control work-related causes of musculoskeletal disorders and to effectively manage affected workers' cases. Â The ACGIH TLVÂ® for handwork provides a tool that can be used with conventional job analysis methods to evaluate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and risk based on Hand Activity Level (HAL), peak force, and other factors.Â Estimations of HAL and peak force can be obtained from a walk through survey of jobs, or more precise estimates can be computed from work methods and biomechanical analyses.Â The TLVÂ® can be used retrospectively to determine if a job exposure may have contributed significantly to an MSD case, or it can be used proactively to evaluate new job and equipment designs or interventions.Â The ACGIHÂ TLVÂ® is one of a number of metrics that has been proposed for evaluating work-related factors of upper limb disorders. Many of the underlying concepts and application practices for the ACGIH TLVÂ® are applicable to other metrics.
The course will include lectures, exercises, and discussions organized as follows:

Manual materials handling activities present significant ergonomic challenges for workers and are associated with many musculoskeletal disorders such as strains, sprains and low back pain. The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3DSSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 2 day workshop is devoted to training individuals with ergonomics backgrounds to use the computerÂ software and interpret its output.
This workshop will include lectures with reinforcing hands-on computer workshop activities, supervised by course instructors. Biomechanics principles will be reviewed, but this should be refresher information for attendees. The 3DSSPPâ„˘ Version 6 will be available for use during this workshop. Attendees should bring a WindowsÂ®-based laptop computer for use during the course. (You must have authorization to install software on that computer). 3DSSPPâ„˘ is available for purchase at a discounted price for course registrants.

We look forward to the upcoming HFES meeting in Boston, MA! The Center for Ergonomics' professor and director, Tom Armstrong, along with several other University of Michigan representatives, will be presenting a paper titled "Standardization of Surgical Procedures for Identifying Best Practices and Training."

Following a long tradition at the University of Michigan, the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering and School of Public Health are proud to sponsor the 49th Warren Cook Industrial Hygiene Discussional.
This program will consist of one and one-half days of discussion by prominent leaders in the field of Industrial Hygiene. Discussion sessions are directed by faculty from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences Division. The Discussional offers a unique opportunity to share information about issues of contemporary interest to industrial hygienists. Participants will be asked to supply questions and topics of interest which will become the basis for discussion.Â Attendees are typically senior level industrial hygienists with policy-making responsibilities in their organizations

Join us in Grand Rapids for the annual Michigan Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association Fall Conference! In addition to two full days of interdisciplinary continuing education, we will feature a new half-day of workshops designed especially for OHNs. Make your lodging reservations early, as we'll be sharing the city of Grand Rapids with the famous Art Prize celebration. To reserve a room, call Marriott reservations at (888) 236-2427.

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA.
This course is designed for Industrial Hygienists; EHS Coordinators; Facility Engineers; Safety Managers; Environmental Health Inspectors; Industrial Nurses and anyone interested to enhance their knowledge and understanding in the fundamentals and concepts of Industrial Hygiene. This course will also assist industrial hygienists in preparing for the ABIH examinations. Certified Industrial Hygienists that attend the course will accumulateÂ 6.01 IHÂ CM points. Attendees must have a basic knowledge of mathematics and chemistry.

July 21, 2012 - July 25, 2012 4th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics San Francisco, CA

The conference objective is to provide an international forum for the dissemination and exchange of scientific information on theoretical, generic, and applied areas of ergonomics, including, physical ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, social and organizational ergonomics, cross-cultural aspects of decision making, ergonomics modeling and usability evaluation, human digital modeling, healthcare and special populations, safety and ergonomics in manufacturing, human factors in transportation, affective and pleasurable design, and human side of service engineering.

The Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is the longest running summer program in epidemiology. Approaching its 48th year, the program continues to provide instruction in the principles, methods and applications of epidemiology.
Our program strives to offer a variety of graduate-level courses that enable participants to understand and conduct public-health and clinical research. Unique to this summer program are the distinguished faculty who are recruited from across the United States and abroad, identifying high-quality instructors specializing in the respective course offerings.
Ann Arbor in July not only offers a warm, sunny climate, but also a unique variety of cultural events, including the renowned Ann Arbor Art Fair. The University of Michigan is one of the finest universities in the country with a highly rated school of public health and premier healthcare system. Ann Arbor offers a unique blend of city sophistication and small town charm that appeals to students and professionals, singles and families, young and old. It is both ethnically diverse and culturally rich. Just one visit and you will quickly understand why Ann Arbor is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States.

June 16, 2012 - June 21, 2012 AIHce 2012 Indianapolis, IN

The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo is the â€śmust attendâ€ť event for thousands of industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. Come and see why professionals have to come to rely on AIHce as their source for professional development and networking for over 75 years. Engaging general sessions, innovative technical sessions, comprehensive professional development courses and a bustling Expo allow you to refresh your skills and earn up to 8.51 certification maintenance points.

This 2-day course, scheduled for June 11 â€“ 12, 2012, is designed to update the occupational health nurse on the assessment, intervention and evaluation of common problems encountered in the work setting.Â Topics will include chest pain, respiratory ailments, head injuries, mental health problems, penetration/foreign body injuries, musculoskeletal strains and sprains, skin lacerations and thermal injuries.
Following this program, the attendee will be able to assess patients with selected presenting conditions.Â Attendees will learn protocols and guidelines for management to include emergent and stabilization measures and treatment of occupational health conditions in the presence of existing co-morbidities.Â Appropriate documentation will also be covered.Â Case studies will be used to apply the material to occupational health scenarios.

Please join the School of Public Health on May 30, 2012 for a day of learning about what the Risk Science Center is doing and where it is going. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in learning about or getting involved with the Risk Science Center and its work on enabling evidence-based and socially responsive action on human health risks. However as space will be limited, participants will need to pre-register.
The day will include an introduction to the Risk Science Center, presentations from center members on key initiatives, an overview of future plans for the Risk Science Center and open discussion on center activities that address research, education and communication.

The two-day course,Â Ergonomics Principles for Workplace Assessment and Design, will be offered in Ann Arbor, MI on May 22-23, 2012.Â Scholarships* will be available for people from small and medium sized Michigan companies.Â The course topics include:

Analysis and Design of Jobs for Control of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

Medical Aspects of Ergonomics Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Ergonomics and Office Work Station Design

Low Back Pain and Design of Manual Materials Handling Operations

Quantitative Job Analysis Tools and Software

Conducting Ergonomic Job Analyses

Job Analysis Case Studies

* Scholarships are funded through a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA).Â MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

May 3, 2012 - May 4, 2012 Using the 3D Static Strength Prediction Program Duderstadt Center, The University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor, MI

Manual materials handling activities present significant ergonomic challenges for workers and is associated with many musculoskeletal disorders such as strains, sprains and low back pain. The 3D Static Strength Prediction Programâ„˘ (3D SSPPâ„˘) is an ergonomics job analysis and design tool developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics to quantify biomechanical requirements during manual materials handling tasks. This 1-1/2 day workshop is devoted to training individuals with an ergonomics background how to use the computer software and interpret its output.
This workshop will include lectures with numerous reinforcing hands-on computer workshop activities supervised by course instructors. Biomechanics principles will be reviewed, but this should be refresher information for attendees. Enrollment will be limited to ensure that all attendees will have access to a computer throughout the course.

New sectors of jobs are emerging in the green industry.Â The green industry encompasses companies whose products or services focus on improving the environment.Â This would include industries such as wind power, solar energy, lithium ion batteries, electric engines and many more.Â Initially, the focus of these companies was to develop, produce and implement new technology.Â The affect on worker safety and health is not generally the first concern as new products or processes are being developed in any field.Â However, strategies must be implemented to identify, analyze and interpret the safety and health hazards in the green industry.Â Specific safety and health programs can then be developed for these industries by utilizing best practices from other industries and developing new strategies customized for their business.Â The goal of this symposium is to provide attendees with a basic understanding of the safety and health hazards associated these industries and provide strategies for identifying and addressing the risks associated with jobs in the green industry so that worker health and safety is an important part of green businesses.

For the first time in the history of the University of Michigan Environmental Health Sciences Department, all 3000 alumni are being invited to join the EHS faculty, students and guests for a one-day educational and celebratory event.Â The program will feature a keynote presentation on science and the public by Richard Harris, the award-winning science journalist for National Public Radio, and include morning and afternoon skill-building sessions, cutting-edge presentations, and networking opportunities.

The CIHR is a 4.5-day course that provides an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics. This program is offered twice annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gained the reputation of being one of the premier programs for people needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base or to focus their efforts on professional certification. Attendees benefit from interaction with more than a dozen experts covering the industrial hygiene topics. This program is co-sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and registration is handled through the AIHA.

The 18th World Congress on Ergonomics will be held February 12-16, 2012, in Recife, Brazil, a week before Carnival, the world-renowned Brazilian festival. The congress will be a joint conference with ULAERGO â€“ the Union of Latin-American Ergonomics Societies and ABERGO â€“ the Brazilian Ergonomics Association. ABERGO is the official host of the Congress and I have been delegated by them to Chair the Congress Committee.
This will be the first time in 54 years that the IEA Congress will be hosted in Latin America. We are very excited that this special event will take place in Brazil. We invite all ergonomists, faculty and interested researchers to participate in the congress.
The congress theme of â€śDesigning a Sustainable Futureâ€ť, expresses a current concern with the design of resources which aim to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present but also in the future. As a discipline which is involved in the designing of the interactions among humans and other elements of a system, ergonomics must consider â€śsustainabilityâ€ť as a key aspect in optimizing resources to improve human well-being and overall system performance. So, one of the major challenges in the field of ergonomics for the 21st Century will be the design and management of systems that satisfy custom demands in terms of the requirements for human compatibility and at the same time consider sustainability.

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The University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (COHSE) is a NIOSH Education and Research Center (ERC). The mission of our Center is to serve the region, nation, and world as a center of excellence for research and graduate education in occupational health and safety. We have been continuously funded by NIOSH since our establishment in 1982.